China willing to fix relationship with Australia

China and Australia have promised to work more closely together against a backdrop of faltering global economies and "complex" politics, as the United States backs away from a key international summit.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Bangkok on Sunday night.

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After many months of tensions between Canberra and Beijing, the two leaders promised to help repair the strained relationship.

"We are ready to work with the Australian side to keep our relationship on the right track, deepen our mutual trust, and jointly maintain regional and global peace," Premier Li said.